- Cost of Living
- Italy
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Italy compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 35% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (元95) | 元53 | + 77% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (元60) | 元32 | + 83% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.30 (元32) | 元16 | + 96% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.29 (元10) | 元16 | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.76 (元28) | 元16 | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.18 (元16) | 元8 | + 95% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (元46) | 元62 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.04 (元15) | 元14 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.35 (元10) | 元7 | + 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.30 (元10) | 元5.30 | + 85% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (元55) | 元108 | - 49% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.05 (元15) | 元8 | + 93% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.23 (元9) | 元13 | - 30% | |
| Housing | + 21% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 21% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,342 (元10,075) | 元10,301 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €893 (元6,707) | 元5,247 | + 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €121 (元906) | 元461 | + 97% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €799 (元5,997) | 元5,497 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €563 (元4,224) | 元3,759 | + 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €117 (元875) | 元330 | + 165% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 (元172) | 元96 | + 79% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €375 (元2,813) | 元2,272 | + 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €115 (元867) | 元686 | + 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.56 (元34) | 元41 | - 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (元74) | 元35 | + 112% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 8% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €85 (元639) | 元560 | + 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €34 (元259) | 元260 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €92 (元690) | 元608 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €119 (元894) | 元692 | + 29% | |
| Transportation | + 40% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 40% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,094 (元150,853) | 元146,085 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.49 (元11) | 元7 | + 65% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €35 (元264) | 元150 | + 76% | |
| Personal Care | + 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 48% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (元69) | 元26 | + 167% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (元72) | 元38 | + 89% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €82 (元619) | 元302 | + 105% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.85 (元36) | 元32 | + 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.43 (元26) | 元39 | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.52 (元26) | 元35 | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.18 (元16) | 元10 | + 69% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.95 (元15) | 元12 | + 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (元141) | 元63 | + 124% | |
| Entertainment | - 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 18% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (元242) | 元164 | + 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (元125) | 元98 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €67 (元501) | 元799 | - 37% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €64 (元478) | 元413 | + 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (元63) | 元66 | - 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.55 (元12) | 元35 | - 67% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.95 (元37) | 元35 | + 5% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €480 (元3,600) | 元3,286 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.24 (元1.80) | 元7 | - 73% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €60 (元450) | 元419 | + 7% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.26 (元39) | 元20 | + 99% | |
| TOTAL | + 17% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 10,057 prices entered by 1,463 different people.
Cost of living in Italy is 17% more expensive than in China
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